" Adams \' pirate-centric story teems with entertaining bits of magic.
The first book in a seven-book series, Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm, is a romping tale for middle graders who are searching for the next enduring fantasy classic..
Author Lori Adams expertly delivers a story that is timeless, bringing together elements of sea lore, magic, and adventure.
Worlds collide for middle-grade readers who will love the fast-paced thrills, colorful characters, secrets, legends, and the interplay of fantasy and reality in Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm.
With the help of her new friends Charlie, Pippa, and Bummy, Avalina draws closer to the truth, unaware that a deeper, darker fate awaits.
When Avalina is accused of a terrible crime, she must prove her innocence or risk being banished from the schoolship forever-and this in the middle of a crucial Treasure Hunt! Avalina races to unlock secrets of the ship, and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard.
And not everyone can be trusted.
Raised as a Landlubber, Avalina quickly realizes bizarre and danger are normal aboard Pirate Heir schoolships-food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode in your face.
She takes her rightful place aboard a giant Pirate Heir schoolship teeming with Heirs of the world\'s most nefarious pirates.
But when a beautiful woman arrives in a swirling waterspout, Avalina\'s life explodes with more adventures than she can possibly imagine.
And she has never understood her strange connection to water.
Avalina Jones , the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, has never heard of Sea Magic, flying dinghies, Pirate Heir schoolships, phantom islands, undead pirates, or creatures called Half Ones.
Superstitions, mysteries, curses, secrets, strange ocean creatures, undead pirates, and seafaring legends will thrill middle-grade readers in this rollicking, globe-trotting adventure.
Contemporary kids who happen to be Heirs of the most villainous and celebrated pirates in history. .any Hogwarts fans might find themselves equally enthralled by Avalina and her time aboard the Aquatiery." SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW When a young girl learns she is the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, she is whisked away to begin life aboard an enchanted schoolship for Pirate Heirs where danger and excitement awaits. .
I really enjoyed the story of Avalina Jones and her pirate adventure. . .
Lori Adams has outdone herself in describing the magical ship and all of its components.
A well-crafted, supernatural pirate tale with a capable, young hero." KIRKUS REVIEWS "This novel is packed with creativity. . . " Adams \' pirate-centric story teems with entertaining bits of magic
